Company Description
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
Job Description
Block is looking for an experienced Senior Financial Reporting Accountant. This position, reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, will be primarily responsible for preparing and helping coordinate all aspects related to the quarterly and annual financial reporting process. This position can be based in any US Block office or be full-time remote from any US state with the exception of Alaska.
You Will:
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, footnote disclosures, and tie-outs for 10-Q and 10-K's following U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, including preparation of the US GAAP disclosure checklist
- Provide support to investor relations in the preparation and tie out of the Company's earnings release materials and other requested items
- Assist with the monthly accounting close and consolidation process
- Support other SEC filings including the Proxy statement and 8-K's
- Perform SOX controls related to financial reporting and monthly consolidation
- Help coordinate with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal and corporate technology to help ensure completeness and accuracy of financial statement disclosures
- Work with our auditors on SEC disclosure questions and reporting
- Research and draft required GAAP and SEC disclosures
Qualifications
You Have:
- 3+ years of relevant experience with a public company or Big 4 public accounting
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree
- CPA or progression toward preferred
- Familiarity with Oracle, Blackline, Hyperion/Essbase, FCCS, and Workiva
- Familiarity with SEC Reg. S-X and S-K rules
- Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards
- Familiarity with SOX 404 internal control assessment and risk assessment
Qualifications
You Have:
- 3+ years of relevant experience with a public company or Big 4 public accounting
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree
- CPA or progression toward preferred
- Familiarity with Oracle, Blackline, Hyperion/Essbase, FCCS, and Workiva
- Familiarity with SEC Reg. S-X and S-K rules
- Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards
- Familiarity with SOX 404 internal control assessment and risk assessment